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A growing chorus of voices is raising alarms about the impact of readily available AI-generated content on creative professionals. Dubbed “slop” for its often uninspired and generic nature, this AI output is allegedly squeezing out mid-tier creators, leading to a bifurcation of the market. A production company executive on Reddit observed a sharp decrease in projects for established professionals, with clients either opting for top-tier experts or relying on AI tools. This shift raises fundamental questions about the future of writers, designers, developers, and other skilled workers in an increasingly AI-driven landscape. The original discussion and further insights can be found on Reddit. [Reddit Post: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1o4yp1s/the_entire_middle_market_got_destroyed_by_ai_slop/]